Sargodha University Holds Reception In Honour Of Retired Staff, Alumni

Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published December 08, 2018 | 12:22 AM

Sargodha University organized a reception in the honour of its faculty staff and alumni who significantly contributed towards the development of Pakistan in general and strengthening of the university in particular.

SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Dec, 2018 ) :Sargodha University organized a reception in the honour of its faculty staff and alumni who significantly contributed towards the development of Pakistan in general and strengthening of the university in particular.

Former Governor Sindh, General (Retd) Moinuddin Haider, Vice Chancellor University of Sargodha Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad, renowned historian and former principal Government College Sargodha, Sahibzada Abdul Rasool, Sessions Judge Sargodha and various other notables attended the event.

In his opening remarks, Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad paid homage on behalf of the faculty staff and students of the university to the retiring faculty members and staffers for rendering their valuable services and playing an effective role in uplifting the university.

Vice Chancellor informed the guests that he joined Sargodha University as its Vice Chancellor with an ambition to pay back the region and the country which provided him the opportunity to learn and flourish in his life.

"In less than two years of my vice-chancellorship, some pioneering reforms were initiated which resulted in the inclusion of Sargodha University in top 500 Asian universities. We are determined to make this University one of the best universities of the world," Dr Ahmad added.

Addressing the gathering, General (retd) Moinuddin Haider said that he was filled with pleasure by paying a visit to his alma mater. "After attending Government College Sargodha, I joined Pakistan Armed Forces and after retirement, served Pakistan as Governor Sindh as well as Federal Interior minister," he apprised the guests.

At the end, Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad and General (retd) Moinuddin Haider presented souvenirs and gifts to the retired faculty, distinguished guests and alumni of the university.